𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆. Three Baroque statues,... hand-carved from linden wood for a Catholic Church in Nebraska: St. Joseph. The Sacred Heart of Jesus. St. Cecilia. Each finished in the “Polished White” Baroque style and gilded with 23.75 ct gold leaf. All for the glory of God. ✝️ 𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘭_𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘶 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮show more

Many Catholics think that St Peter was the first... Catholic Church that was built, but it wasn’t. St. John Luteran is the very first Catholic church that was built. It has the skulls of St. Peter and St. Paul above the altar and also a piece of wood from the actual table where Jesus had his last supper with his disciples. The Catholic Church knows how to keep history.show more

Bernini’s Ecstasy of Santa Teresa, located in the Church... of Santa María de la Victoria in Rome, is a masterpiece of the high Baroque that represents the transverberation of the saint. Carved in white marble, the scene shows a saint fainted with pleasure and mystical pain while a smiling angel prepares to pierce her heart with a golden arrow.show more

The Gesù Church is a jewel of the Sicilian... Baroque in Palermo, highlighted for its sumptuous interior covered with polychrome marbles, frescoes and stucco.show more

St. Peter’s Basilica: • largest church in the world... • 120 years in the making • holds 60,000 people • world’s largest dome: 448 feet • inside: Michelangelo’s Pietà & Bernini’s Baldacchino • directly beneath: the bones of St. Peter All for the glory of God.show more

Isola Bella is a baroque jewel in Lake Maggiore... (Italy). Transformed by the Borromeo family in the 17th century, it stands out for its impressive Borromeo Palace and its spectacular stepped gardens in the shape of a plant pyramid, decorated with statues, fountains and inhabited by white peacocks.show more

Today, I had the joy of fellowshipping with the... faithful at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ruai. The sermon today remind me of the strength found in community, shared values, and collective purpose. Wishing you all a blessed and peaceful Sunday.show more

First stop in Paris: The Sacred Heart Basilica, where... Our Lord has been adored in perpetual adoration - uninterrupted - for more than 140 years, even during the German and Allied bombings of Paris, through wars, disease and other crises. The church itself was built as an act of penance in reparation for the government's crimes against the Catholic Church during the French Revolution - a time of intense persecution of clergy, religious and Catholic laity. It was first proposed by the bishop of Nantes, Felix Fournier. In 1871, Alexandre Legentil (founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul), wrote: "We recognize that we were guilty and justly punished. To make honourable amends for our sins, and to obtain the infinite mercy of the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pardon of our sins, as well as extraordinary aid which alone can delivery our sovereign Pontiff from captivity and reverse the misfortune of France, we promise to contribute to the erection in Paris of a sanctuary dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus." In July 1873, the National Assembly officially approved construction, stating that "it was necessary to efface by this work of expiation the crimes which have crowned our sorrows."show more

This is Saint Felix, a Catacomb Saint preserved in... Bavaria, one of many skeletons recovered from the Roman catacombs and believed at the time to be early Christian martyrs. Later adorned during the Baroque period with gold, jewels, and fine garments, it is now displayed in a church as an expression of faith and devotion. 📹Andre Russoshow more

Join us for a 365 day podcast explaining all... the teachings of the Catholic Church, in a prayerful, engaging, and approachable way with Fr. Mike Schmitz—host of the most popular Catholic podcast of all time, Bible in a Year.show more

The Gala Dining Room of the Royal Palace of... Madrid, created between 1879 and 1885 by order of Alfonso XII, is one of the most sumptuous and functional halls of the palace. Designed by José Segundo de Lema, it combines three old rooms in a French neo-Baroque style to house state banquets with capacity for up to 144 diners.show more

Gladys Boakye (Gaza)from St. Louis SHS finished second in... Heat 1 of the women’s 200m with a time of 24.88 seconds, qualifying for the semifinals at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships. #AyishaReports #Accra2026show more

🚨 CHAOS: Catholic Church in Columbus, OH Forced to... SHUT DOWN annual family festival after mob of “Teens” turns it into a brawl. A community event with carnival rides for St. Catharine Parish and its Catholic school was completely destroyed. Arrest the parents. It will stop.show more

Did St. Joseph Build It? The Mystery of the... Loretto Chapel Staircase The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is famous for its 'Miraculous Staircase,' a 33-step spiral staircase with two complete turns and no visible support. According to legend, the Sisters of Loretto prayed to St. Joseph for a way to access the choir loft, and a mysterious carpenter arrived, built the staircase, and vanished without payment. The staircase is made entirely of wood without nails or fasteners, and the type of wood used does not match the rest of the chapel. Its construction continues to puzzle engineers and architects, as it appears to defy structural logic. Video: Kate Howardshow more

Belgium. A Ramadan iftar held inside the Catholic Church... of St. John the Baptist in Molenbeek, Brussels. Around 500 people gathered for the meal. A church that once symbolized Europe’s religious and cultural heritage is now hosting Islamic rituals. History is being rewritten in real time. Is this coexistence or erasure?show more

Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, says it... is deeply saddened and disturbed following a serious act of vandalism and sacrilege that took place ahead of the midday Eucharist yesterday. According to the church, a man entered the building pretending to attend Holy Mass before suddenly launching into a violent outburst. He leapt onto the altar of the Blessed Sacrament, smashed sacred statues, damaged the marble altar, and shouted profanities inside the church. Parishioners preparing for Mass witnessed the incident and were left terrified and traumatised. The church described the attack as heartbreaking, saying Holy Trinity has long been a sanctuary for people seeking peace, prayer, and comfort. Leaders noted that the historic church, which has served the community since 1936, holds important religious and heritage significance and has welcomed people from all walks of life, including the vulnerable and those in distress. Church officials stressed that the damaged objects were not merely decorative items, but sacred symbols representing the faith, heritage, and devotion of the Catholic community. Holy Trinity Catholic Church confirmed it is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the incident and thanked SAPS and the local security company, BadBoyz, for their swift response and support. The church also expressed solidarity with parishioners and community members affected by the shocking incident, saying the faith community remains united despite the attack.show more

AVAILABLE Merelani (Tanzania) mint garnet crystal ring in 18k... gold. I carved the wax for this ring following the shape of this all natural (not polished), very clean, mint grossular garnet crystal. I did both a high polish and a brushed finish constrast to highlight different facets of the ring. DM for detailsshow more

♰🇨🇳 Glorious Cathedral Honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus... 🇨🇳♰ 🇻🇦 Cor Jesu Sacratissimum Miserere Nobis 🇨🇳 耶穌聖心，求祢憐憫我們。 🇺🇸 Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us 🎥 Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (耶穌聖心主教座堂), Guangzhou, China 🇨🇳 Renowned as the "Notre-Dame of East Asia." It is one of only four all-granite Gothic cathedrals in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. Construction began in 1863 and finished in 1888 after 25 years. It was funded by Napoleon III and designed by French architects, but built by Chinese craftsmen using granite from Hong Kong. The structure features twin towers rising 58.5 meters high, a nave height of 28.2 meters, and intricate stained glass windows. It uniquely blends European Gothic design with Chinese elements, such as the use of sticky rice mortar for waterproofing. Video Art Testshow more